WWE 2K22 review

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Time played: 20 hours

Platform: PS5

If you remember the debacle surrounding WWE 2K20, your expectations for its sequel may be low. 2K20 was a disaster, ruined by widespread bugs and glitches. It was so bad the developer spent two years working on a sequel, skipping 2K21 entirely. 

That hiatus has done wonders for developers 2K Sports and Visual Concepts. Boasting a redesigned gameplay engine, new controls, and MyGM’s return — the mode that sees you become a general manager -, this latest entry also celebrates Rey Mysterio’s lengthy career, who arrives as our latest cover star. Several flaws hold it back but make no mistake, WWE 2K22 is a great time. 

WWE 2K22 price and release date

2K22’s most significant change lies within standard gameplay. Our ultimate goal remains to pin the opposing wrestler, wearing them down through light and heavy attacks, using reversals for countering hits, and combos for more technical strikes. This time, we’ve got expanded defensive options like blocks and dodges, while predictable foes can be countered by matching their attack input, adding extra strategy. 

It still has off moments, such as attack animations landing awkwardly, but it remains fun.

Thanks to overhauled character animations and controls, 2K22’s combat feels fluid, everything’s more polished. Even from Drew Gulak’s initial tutorial, you can tell the difference. It still has off moments, such as attack animations landing awkwardly, but it remains fun. 

WWE 2K22 boasts an impressive roster of over 170 wrestlers. Between current superstars like Brock Lesnar, Finn Balor, and Becky Lynch, to classic wrestlers like The Rock or Andre the Giant, fans of all eras can take their pick. There’s just one problem, and we must stress this isn’t the